Creditors Clerk
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Job Location:
Malmesbury - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-driven Creditors Clerk to join its growing Finance team. This role focuses on accurate accounts payable processing supplier reconciliations and ensuring creditors are paid on time in line with company policies and VAT regulations. Ideal for a proactive finance professional with strong organisational skills and experience in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary offered with immediate or near-immediate start available.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable Processing
Skills & Competencies
Accounts Payable Processing
- Capture and process supplier invoices credit notes and statements accurately and timeously
- Perform three-way matching (invoice purchase order delivery note)
- Verify invoice accuracy including VAT compliance and supplier details
- Allocate expenses to correct general ledger accounts and cost centres
- Reconcile supplier statements monthly and resolve discrepancies
- Liaise with suppliers regarding queries missing documentation or payment issues
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier master records
- Vet and load new suppliers on the accounting system
- Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs
- Ensure payments are authorised in line with company approval procedures
- Monitor payment terms and ensure suppliers are paid within agreed timeframes
- Ensure compliance with VAT legislation and internal financial controls
- Maintain supporting documentation for audit and statutory purposes
- Assist during internal and external audits
- Prepare creditors ageing reports and reconciliations as required
- Assist with month-end closing procedures
- Support the Finance team with ad-hoc administrative and accounting tasks
- Maintain strict confidentiality of financial and supplier information
Skills & Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent numerical and reconciliation skills
- Strong time management and deadline-driven
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English (spoken and written)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office
- Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Basic Math
- Cashiering
- Computer Skills
- Math
- Retail Sales
- 10 Key Calculator
- Copywriting
- Cash Handling
- Planograms
- Stocking
About Company
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